It's like the British Open for family cars, but can the old champ pull off a comeback?
Notable Other Competition The Accord, Taurus and Camry have plenty of competition in the family four-door sedan class. The latest Chevrolet Malibu occupies roughly the same size class—bigger than the usual front-driver—and offers a fuel-saving four-cylinder version and a hybrid edition, though no all-wheel drive. The 2009 Nissan Altima (pictured) has a sportier look and feel than most other mid-size sedans , but it's just as practical. The Volkswagen Passat has a different, more European character, and its peppy four-cylinder engine performs best out of any base engines in this field, but it requires premium fuel. it also offers a diesel edition, a V-6 option and all-wheel drive. Reliability has been spotty, though.
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